Healthy Living

Have impatient friends? It could mess with your patience

Some geneticists suggest that who we are is not a question of nature versus nurture, but that genes and our environment work together to influence the people we become.

Study suggests a short nap can make you happier

Can napping make you happier?

Toddler who was saved by doctor's 'Hail Mary' defies odds to celebrate 2nd birthday

There’s cake, superhero décor and personalized t-shirts.

Mom of 3 dies after finishing Pennsylvania half-marathon

Authorities are investigating after a 36-year-old runner died Sunday after crossing the finish line of the Scranton Half Marathon.

The cost of cancer: New drugs show success at a steep price

Newer cancer drugs that enlist the body's immune system are improving the odds of survival, but competition between them is not reining in prices that can now top $250,000 a year.

Anti-allergy medicine EpiPen recall expands to US

A recall of the emergency anti-allergy medicine EpiPen is expanding to the U.S. and other markets in North America, Europe, Asia and South America because the allergy shots may not work.

Rare condition causes family's 2 daughters to suffer multiple seizures every hour

Having one child with a serious form of epilepsy and autism would be difficult.

16 middle school students hospitalized for taking Xanax

Eighth grade students in southern New Mexico were rushed to the hospital after taking Xanax Thursday morning.

US Zika vaccine begins second phase of testing

Researchers have begun the second phase of testing of a Zika vaccine developed by U.S. government scientists in a trial that could yield preliminary results as early as the end of 2017.

'I can't erase this diagnosis': Mom writes emotional post about daughter's rare genetic disorder

In 2007, Gabby Rodriguez was born a healthy, happy girl and began developing on track with her three older siblings.